Odin Aune

Odin was born to Oscar and Mina (Larson) Aune, the youngest of 11 children, on February 24, 1933 in Sundahl Township, Gary, Minn. He was raised and educated in the Sundahl area.

In 1953, Odin enlisted in the United States Army and was stationed in Frobisher Bay, Canada, where he served as a welder.

After Odin received an honorable discharge he was united in marriage to Lois Heyer on December 1, 1956 in Faribault, Minn.

The couple moved to Hendrum, Minn., where Odin worked for the Norman County Highway Department for 34 years. He was active in the Hendrum community, serving on the local rescue squad, the fire department and city council. Odin was also a member of the American Legion and VFW. After his retirement, the couple moved to Detroit Lakes.